Read and study the sources about Huey Long. Then use the five sources and your knowledge of social studies to answer the questions.
Source 2: Political cartoon from Huey P. Long’s Louisiana Progress newspaper, 1930
Source 3: Excerpt from Huey P. Long’s obituary, New York Times, September 11, 1935
Source 4: Political cartoon depicting Huey P. Long, 1932
Source 5: Campaign poster, 1940
Multiple Choice Question
In Document 3, the New York Times writes, “Senator Long's career is also a reminder that material for the agitator and the demagogue is always ample in this country.”
Which statement best describes the connotation of the word “demagogue” as it is used in Document 3?
A.
a leader who preys on the ignorance of the lower classes
B.
a leader who misleads the citizenry about his presidential ambitions
C.
a leader who shifts his political positions to reflect the public’s wishes
D.
a leader who enacts policies to improve the lives of the common people
1 answer
The best answer that describes the connotation of the word “demagogue” as it is used in Document 3 is:
A. a leader who preys on the ignorance of the lower classes.
This is because the term "demagogue" typically carries a negative connotation, suggesting a leader who manipulates and appeals to popular desires and prejudices rather than using rational argument or genuine intelligence.
